First Nations

Indigenous communities across Canada working to provide internet access for underserved

There's a significant disparity when it comes to internet access in Canada.Roughly 98 per cent of homes in urban areas have internet access that meets the standard of the Canadian Radio-Television and...

Jan 08, 2023

'Walk with pride': First National Ribbon Skirt Day inspired by Saskatchewan girl

Unity, pride and culture were some of the reasons that brought a crowd to an event in Winnipeg to mark the first National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada.Dozens of people in colourful skirts gathered Wedne...

Jan 04, 2023

‘Wow’: Cree judge left speechless after being named to the Order of Canada

When Judge Gerald Morin got the call saying he was named to the Order of Canada, the only word out of his mouth was "wow."The man who helped develop Saskatchewan's Cree Court and become the first Cree...

Dec 30, 2022

Prince Albert judge among 99 named to the Order of Canada

A man who once sat as judge in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan from Prince Albert has been named to the Order of Canada.Gerald M. Morin was born and raised in Cumberland House, Sask., is a member...

Dec 29, 2022

Meadow Lake lawyer receives King's counsel designation

Kathy Hodgson-Smith has joined an elite list of Saskatchewan lawyers, recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service.In total, 14 lawyers have received the 2022 King's C...

Dec 19, 2022

Indigenous leaders plan action against Saskatchewan First Act

Blockades could be set up in Saskatchewan if Premier Scott Moe doesn't retract the Saskatchewan First Act.More than 35 chiefs gathered in the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations' (FSIN) boardro...

Dec 16, 2022

First ever Sask. Music Award for northern artist Nige B

Nigel Bell, known professionally as Nige B, has received his first ever Saskatchewan Music Award. The Lac La Ronge Indian Band member was announced as Instrumental Artist of the Year at the Saskatchew...

Dec 12, 2022

‘They were legends’: Former Sandy Bay Fire Chiefs remembered for enduring service

The community of Sandy Bay is in mourning after two former Fire Chiefs suddenly passed away this week.On Monday, news broke that Gary Morin Jr., who served as fire chief for 10 years passed away sudde...

Dec 10, 2022

Bill C-21 infringes on Indigenous hunters’ treaty rights, says FSIN

The federal government's proposed new gun legislation violates treaty rights, according to the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).The federal government says Bill C-21 is aimed at reduc...

Dec 08, 2022

Trudeau pays respects to stabbing victims at James Smith Cree Nation

Nearly three months after a mass stabbing gripped the community of James Smith Cree Nation and Canada as a whole, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come to pay his respects.Among his first stops Monda...

Nov 28, 2022